Serpentine & Pyrite Cobra Sculpture Guardian of Earth and Metal - Height: 107 mm - Width: 53 mm- 215 g - (1)
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Cobra sculpture carved from Serpentino Naturale del Perù with pyrite inclusions, portraying a standing cobra from a block of Peruvian serpentine, weighing 215 g and measuring 107 mm high, 53 mm wide and 47 mm deep.
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Peruvian Natural Serpentine Sculpture with Pyrite Inclusions — Hand-Carved Cobra
This sculpture depicts a rearing cobra, carved entirely from a block of Peruvian natural serpentine, a stone distinguished by olive-yellow tones crossed by irregular dark veining. The artisanal workmanship highlights the folds of the hood, the tension of the coiled body, and the vigilant expression of the serpent, creating a piece that is dynamic and rich in presence.
The surface is adorned with crystalline pyrite inclusions, visible as irregular metallic reflections. These natural inserts, typical of some Peruvian deposits, add brightness and character, creating a fascinating contrast with the warm tone of the serpentine.
The geometric scales incised at the base imitate the texture of the skin, while the eyes in dark stone give a touch of intense realism.
In symbolic tradition, the cobra represents protection, transformation, and intuitive strength. The serpentine, an ancient and ever-appreciated stone, is associated with earthly energy and grounding. Pyrite, with its metallic appearance, adds an element of structure and solidity.
The result is a decorative object with a powerful and natural aesthetic, ideal for collectors of carved minerals, for lovers of zoomorphic sculptures, and for those seeking a piece capable of telling the spontaneous beauty of the stone.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslatePeruvian Natural Serpentine Sculpture with Pyrite Inclusions — Hand-Carved Cobra
This sculpture depicts a rearing cobra, carved entirely from a block of Peruvian natural serpentine, a stone distinguished by olive-yellow tones crossed by irregular dark veining. The artisanal workmanship highlights the folds of the hood, the tension of the coiled body, and the vigilant expression of the serpent, creating a piece that is dynamic and rich in presence.
The surface is adorned with crystalline pyrite inclusions, visible as irregular metallic reflections. These natural inserts, typical of some Peruvian deposits, add brightness and character, creating a fascinating contrast with the warm tone of the serpentine.
The geometric scales incised at the base imitate the texture of the skin, while the eyes in dark stone give a touch of intense realism.
In symbolic tradition, the cobra represents protection, transformation, and intuitive strength. The serpentine, an ancient and ever-appreciated stone, is associated with earthly energy and grounding. Pyrite, with its metallic appearance, adds an element of structure and solidity.
The result is a decorative object with a powerful and natural aesthetic, ideal for collectors of carved minerals, for lovers of zoomorphic sculptures, and for those seeking a piece capable of telling the spontaneous beauty of the stone.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Serpentine & Pyrite Cobra Sculpture
Mineral form
Guardian of Earth and Metal
Supplement
Natural Serpentine from Peru
Weight
215 g
Country of origin
Peru
Height
107 mm
Width
53 mm
Depth
47 mm
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